Section
Operation of Boats
97.01 Definitions
97.02 Classification of motorboats
97.03 Lights
97.04 Whistles
97.05 Bells
97.06 Lifesaving devices
97.07 Fire extinguishers
97.08 Exemptions for outboard racing motorboats
97.09 Carburetor flame arrestors and backfire traps
97.10 Ventilation
97.11 Persons prohibited from operating motorboats
97.12 Disregard for safety of persons or property
97.13 Speed and manner of operation
97.14 Application of provision
Docks and Harbors
97.25 Public landing defined
97.26 Harbor master; powers
97.27 Harbor master to assign places to boats, barges and rafts
97.28 Rafts and barges; limit of time in harbor
97.29 Goods; when removed; storage
97.30 To remove sunken boats
97.99 Penalty
OPERATION OF BOATS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE. The carriage of any person or persons by a vessel for a valuable consideration, whether direct or indirect, flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent or any other person interested in the vessel.
MOTORBOAT. Includes every surface vessel propelled by an internal combustion engine and not more than 65 feet in length from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer.
RED LIGHT or GREEN LIGHT. Light of that color which is visible for a distance of at least one mile on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
ROWBOAT. Includes every surface vessel, regardless of size, propelled by oars or paddles.
WHITE LIGHT. A clear, bright, colorless light of a character and strength as to be visible for distance of at least two miles on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
(1980 Code, § 13.601)
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